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OUTDOORS NEWS: Annual CCA banquet, auction set for Feb. 27

The 27th annual Coastal Conservation Association’s banquet and auction will be Feb. 27 at the Charles H. Morris Center.

The event starts at 6 p.m. with a silent auction and raffle sale. Dinner is at 7:30 p.m. with auctions and raffle drawings at 8:30.

Tickets are $75 per person or $125 per couple. Corporate tables are also available. For tickets or more information, contact the CCA at 912-927-0280 or sbarkley@ccaga.org.

Bald eagle cam live-streams video

SOCIAL CIRCLE — In a partnership between the Department of Natural Resources and Berry College, the DNR Wildlife Resources Division is streaming video provided by the northwest Georgia college of two bald eagles nesting near Berry’s athletic and recreation center.

The public can follow the pair live at georgiawildlife.com/BerryEagleCam, as well as on Berry College’s website (berry.edu/eaglecam). Berry staff and eagle watchers also track the birds on Facebook at facebook.com/berrycollegeeagles.

Free national wildlife refuge days set this year

ATLANTA — Federal wildlife officials are offering free admission at national wildlife refuges on several holidays this year.

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service officials said that free admission is being offered on Martin Luther King Jr. Day; Presidents’ Day weekend; National Public Lands Day; Oct. 12 — the first day of National Wildlife Refuge Week; and on Veterans Day.

There are eight national wildlife refuges in the state of Georgia. The areas are managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service — a branch of the Department of the Interior.

Officials say several other federal land management agencies, including the National Park Service, the Bureau of Land Management and others are also offering free admission days this year.

Advance rifle class scheduled

MANSFIELD — Ever wanted to go beyond the basics relative to rifle shooting, but not sure where to start? The Family Day at the Range series offers training courses for those that wish to learn or advance their knowledge of firearms, safety and also get the chance to shoot a variety of firearms.

Part of the series, Advanced Rifle Class, is scheduled to take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 15 at the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center. Family Day at the Range course information can be found at georgiawildlife.com/FDR.

BEST TIMES FOR ANGLERS

Table lists top fishing times and days for the coming days. For best results, begin fishing one hour before and continue one hour after the times given.